Divorce grounds in Tennessee are divided into:
Following are the no-fault divorce grounds in Tennessee:
Irreconcilable Differences
To make a marriage successful, all the conflicts and differences must be reconciled. In case both of the partners have irreconcilable differnces, they can obtain divorce under this divorce ground in Tennessee.
Separation Without Cohabitation for Two Years without Minor Children
If you and your spouse have no minor children and are living seperately for two years withour any cohibitation, both of you are entitled to petition for divorce under this no-fault divorce ground in Tennessee.
Fault divorce grounds in Tennessee are:
Impotence
Impotence is “an inability to copulate”. If your spouse is unable to copulate and you do not want to continue with the relationship, you can obtain divorce under this divorce ground in Tennessee.
Adultery
On this divorce ground in Tennessee, you can lawfully file a petition for divorce if your spouse is having an extramarital affair and having illicit relations with his or her paramour.
Imprisonment
If your spouse has committed a crime and as a result has been imprisoned, you can divorce him or her under this divorce ground in Tennessee.
Alcoholism or Drug Addiction
If a husband or wife is involved in habitual intoxication of drugs or liquor i.e. opium, cocaine or morphine, you can declare a divorce on this divorce ground in Tennessee.
Willful Desertion
Willful desertion by your spouse for one year or more, provides you with a legitimate divorce ground in Tennessee.
Endangering the Spouse’s Wellbeing
You can petition for a divorce decree if your spouse is being a threat to your wellbeing. However to obtain divorce under this divorce ground in Tenneessee, the petitioner has to provide tangiable proof testifying the respondent’s threatening behaviour.
Pregnancy Before Marriage
A wife’s preganancy by another man is a valid divorce ground in Tennessee. A husband can file for a divorce decree under this fault ground for divorce.
Bigamy
If your spouse is already married and s/he has married you without your knowing about his or her marriage, your marriage will be considered null and void. You can either file for a divorce decree or annulmet under this divorce ground in Tennessee.
Contact a professional divorce attorney or divorce lawyer for detailed information regarding divorce grounds in Tennessee.
